Senior Vice President, Alternative Delivery Project Director – Federal Programs

About the role

This senior leadership role will focus on advancing WSP’s federal alternative delivery and contractor-led design-build practice. This position has the potential to work out of any WSP office, which could include Arlington, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Denver, CO; Tacoma, WA; San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX; or San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for federal and DoW alternative delivery pursuits and projects, balancing capture strategy, teaming, proposal positioning, negotiations, phase transitions, delivery outcomes, margin performance, compliance, and risk management.
• Lead federal business development and capture efforts in collaboration with regional and national teams, including project selection, contractor teaming, pre- and post-award work planning, RFQ/RFP interpretation, source-selection requirements, fee development, assumptions and exclusions, interview preparation, and negotiation support.
• Provide executive oversight during project execution through periodic project reviews, proactive risk identification, contingency and recovery planning, alignment with commercial, contractual, and financial objectives, and support for favorable CPARS outcomes.
• Engage contractor executives through regular strategic discussions and project reporting, coordinating with WSP leadership as appropriate.
• Lead after-action reviews to capture lessons learned and contribute to firmwide alternative delivery best practices and standard operating procedures that promote continuous improvement and organizational learning.
• Represent WSP in industry organizations and events relevant to alternative delivery and the federal marketplace, including DBIA, SAME, and targeted contractor and infrastructure forums.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience leading contractor-led design-build projects and pursuits for federal and/or DoW clients and large, complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure or facilities programs exceeding $500 million in construction value.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional licensure, such as PE, RA, or equivalent, preferred; certifications such as PMP, DBIA, or similar credentials considered a plus.
• Understanding of federal and/or DoW design-build contractual frameworks, including design responsibility, risk allocation, performance specifications, compliance requirements, technical reviews, approvals, security considerations, stakeholder coordination, and CPARS.
• Demonstrated executive leadership experience across pre-award and post-award phases, including pursuit strategy, source-selection criteria, commercial negotiations, and delivery oversight.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain senior-level client and contractor partner relationships, with a track record of originating and securing strategic opportunities, building repeat client relationships, and supporting federal market growth.
• Strong business acumen and executive-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical, contractual, financial, and commercial concepts.
• Entrepreneurial and adaptive leadership style, with advanced organizational and decision-making skills and effectiveness in environments requiring initiative and limited structure.
• Active engagement in alternative delivery-related professional and federal marketplace organizations or industry forums, such as DBIA or SAME.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project management, project delivery, and collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, professional ethics, quality, inclusion, and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include a minimum of 15 years of progressive experience leading contractor-led design-build projects and pursuits for federal and/or DoW clients and large, complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure or facilities programs exceeding $500 million in construction value.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional licensure, such as PE, RA, or equivalent, preferred; certifications such as PMP, DBIA, or similar credentials considered a plus.
• Understanding of federal and/or DoW design-build contractual frameworks, including design responsibility, risk allocation, performance specifications, compliance requirements, technical reviews, approvals, security considerations, stakeholder coordination, and CPARS.
• Demonstrated executive leadership experience across pre-award and post-award phases, including pursuit strategy, source-selection criteria, commercial negotiations, and delivery oversight.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain senior-level client and contractor partner relationships, with a track record of originating and securing strategic opportunities, building repeat client relationships, and supporting federal market growth.
• Strong business acumen and executive-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical, contractual, financial, and commercial concepts.
• Entrepreneurial and adaptive leadership style, with advanced organizational and decision-making skills and effectiveness in environments requiring initiative and limited structure.
• Active engagement in alternative delivery-related professional and federal marketplace organizations or industry forums, such as DBIA or SAME.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project management, project delivery, and collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, professional ethics, quality, inclusion, and compliance with company policies.

Skills

• Strategic judgment
• Commercial perspective
• Federal market insight
• Delivery discipline
• Collaboration and continuous improvement
• Industry engagement
• Project management
• Financial and commercial concepts
• Client and contractor relationships
• Teamwork and leadership

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave, paid vacation (or other personal time), paid parental leave, and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
• Compensation range of $168,900 - $264,500 (all locations) and $168,900 - $248,200 (Colorado only).

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $168,900 - $264,500

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $168,900 - $248,200

Schedule

Not specified

Company Information

About WSP: WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

About WSP USA: WSP USA provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.